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Japanese dioceses suspend Masses amid coronavirus epidemic
Several Japanese dioceses have suspended Masses for several weeks due to the ongoing coronavirus scare across the country. Read more
Pontifical universities close as coronavirus deaths in Italy surpass 100
Rome’s pontifical universities will temporarily shut down tomorrow, after Italy’s death toll from Covid-19 surpassed 100 people March 4. Read more
Pope Francis has a 'common cold,' Vatican says, amid Italy's coronavirus outbreak
Pope Francis was reportedly tested for the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, with negative results, an Italian newspaper said Tuesday. Read more
Coronavirus postpones pope's global economic summit
The three-day conference, named for St. Francis and scheduled to meet in Assisi, was planned to take place March 26-28... Read more
Pope Francis works from home for second day
Pope Francis postponed his official audiences for Friday, but maintained his private meeting schedule at his residence in Vatican City.... Read more
Vatican City implements health measures over coronavirus
The Vatican has implemented special health measures and canceled some events as more than 500 people have tested positive for... Read more
Hong Kong Catholics told to look online as Mass cancelled across China
The Diocese of Hong Kong has told Catholics to make use of online resources following the cancellation of Masses in response to the... Read more
Dioceses in northern Italy suspend Mass during coronavirus outbreak
Several Catholic dioceses in northern Italy have suspended Mass and other activities this week to help contain the spread of... Read more
Bishops and aid agencies praise coronavirus response
American bishops and leaders of Catholic aid agencies have praised Vatican and U.S. responses to the coronavirus outbreak, and encouraged... Read more
Chinese churches closed in response to coronavirus
As the deadly coronavirus continues to spread in China, church services in some areas have been cancelled for this weekend. Read more
Pope Francis prays for coronavirus victims in China
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for people infected by the coronavirus, which has killed 56 people in China. Read more
Filipino bishops urge caution amid coronavirus report
Filipino Church leaders have urged parishioners to be extra cautious amidst a deadly outbreak of coronavirus, which has affected hundreds... Read more
